RNZI - Key Persons
Aaron Clarke is the singer/songwriter behind Mountain Boy. He talks openly about the pressure on musicians to seek attention in the Spotify age and how he stays true to what's important. The… Audio
Today on the show, Tim Watkin and panellists Anna Dean and Stephen Jacobi hear about the arrival of Whangārei's first "official" cruise ship. Plus, the panellists tell us what has been on their minds… Audio
Charlotte Ryan plays new music from Norah Jones' ninth studio album - and previews Delaney Davidson's new album out later this week. Audio
Christina's first role in journalism was at Taranaki Daily News, where she began covering the education round. She went on to become a court reporter and lead district council reporter - where her work was so appreciated that she received a round of applause at her final council meeting.
She moved to Auckland in 2021 to work at the fortnightly community newspapers Devonport Flagstaff and Rangitoto Observer.
In August 2022, Christina joined the RNZ Pacific team as Bulletin Editor. When she's not working, Christina writes fiction (she's working on her second novel), dabbles in photography, travels, and enjoys watching sport and caring for her rescue cat Nala.
Following Professor David McAlpine's chat with Jim last week, so many of you got in touch with questions we've asked him back. Audio
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back. She looks at the different types of salt available and assesses their nutritional benefits. Audio
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors
Dr Jim Mather is of Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe and English descent. He grew up in the communities of Te Teko, Ōtara and Māngere
He was appointed Chair of the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors in May 2018.
Previously Jim was the Chief Executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa for five years.This followed nine years as Chief Executive of Māori Television, and prior to that he was Chief Executive of the Pacific Business Trust for almost three years.
He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Henley Business School in England and a Bachelor of Business Studies. He also completed a PhD in Māori economic development through AUT University in 2014 and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
With business management experience spanning 25 years, and a qualified accountant by profession, Jim has held a variety of private sector roles including General Manager of a marine engineering business and Financial Controller for a local subsidiary of a Swiss multinational.
Aligned with his commercial background, Jim is also a former officer in the New Zealand Army, and was awarded the Sword of Honour in recognition of his distinguished achievements in Officer training.
He currently holds governance roles with the following organisations:
Chair of Radio New Zealand
Chair of Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited
Independent Director of Southbase Construction
Independent Director of Tonkin + Taylor
Managing Director of Mather Solutions Limited
Jim is passionate about Māori development, the media sector and the importance of education.
Dr Mather's term with RNZ will be three years from 1 July 2023.
Dr Jim Salinger has been recognised this week as Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa for 2024.
Dr Salinger is recognised as one of the first scientists to address global… Audio
Job Titles:
- Professor of Sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Rob Drummond is Professor of Sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University. He joins Kathryn to discuss the way we speak. Audio
Gin Wigmore is preparing to share the stage with Tom Jones who will headline Harvest Moon in Napier. The New Zealand born singer/songwriter has released platinum albums and created music for film and… Audio
Ingrid Hipkiss has had a broad career in broadcast television as a journalist, newsreader and presenter, from her first role as a political journalist to her most recent as host of Newshub's late night news show.
She has presented the 6pm news and weather, shared a desk with Paul Henry on his breakfast show that was simulcast on Newshub and Radio Live, and has interviewed all kinds of people about every topic imaginable, often live to air on national television.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Television Producer
Irene Gardiner is a long-time television producer, with particular expertise in the area of factual programming. She ran TVNZ's internal production unit from 1995 to 2001, before becoming TVNZ's Head of Commissioning in 2002.
Irene was also the founding Content Director for the NZ On Screen website from 2009 till 2016. Irene is a board member for the producers' guild SPADA, and a member of the NZ Television Awards organising committee.
She also works as a consultant Executive Producer, and as a television and radio commentator on screen and media issues.
Irene began her career as a journalist working at the Dominion and Evening Post in Wellington. She then moved into television as a publicist before taking up a role as a trainee director.
Irene's term with RNZ will be three years from 1 July 2023.
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen joins us once again as our Sunday Morning question master. Audio
Jane Wrightson is serving her second term as Retirement Commissioner.
She came to the role from her position as the longstanding chief executive of NZ On Air, the public media funding agency.
Prior to that, she was the chief executive of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, chief executive of the Screen Producers Association, and was New Zealand's first woman Chief Censor.
She began her career with a 10-year stint at TVNZ. She's held various governance positions, and is currently Chair of Experience Wellington, a CCO.
She holds an MBA with Distinction, a BA in literature, and is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors.
Jane's term with RNZ will be three years from 1 July 2023.
She chairs the Editorial Standards Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Jim Mora has worked across media, and has won national awards as a television journalist and as a columnist. He has also made and narrated a number of TV documentaries, and presented various television series. He is the author of children's books, and successful TV animations for children, which have screened in many countries around the world.
Jim lives in Auckland with partner Mary Lambie, three children, a cat, and numerous bikes and scooters.
US President Joe Biden says he is "outraged and heartbroken" following Israel's killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza this week.
Job Titles:
- Supervisors at Thomas Brothers Orchard
Judith Collins has been condemned for endorsing fake news about France concerning the abuse of children. Critics claim it's the first time a local MP has knowingly spread a story online that's made… Audio
Bone broth is considered to be a superfood dating back to the stone age. Audio
Mihimaraea Parata Gardiner is of Ngāti Porou descent with links to Mataatua, Te Arawa and Ngāi Tahu, and is currently an adviser for Te Puni Kōkiri in Tairāwhiti, leading efforts to help grow a highly skilled and capable Māori workforce through training and development and leading work in connecting rangatahi Māori with career pathways. She speaks Te Reo Māori and French, holds a BCA in Marketing, International Relations and Political Science, and has worked in both private and public sector organisations. She was Communications Coordinator for Te Matatini Kapa Haka National Festivals in 2017 and 2019.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Online Booking Company Timely
- Professional
Mike "MOD" O'Donnell is a professional director, writer and business advisor with a focus on digital, media and consumer issues.
MOD is Chair of online booking company Timely. He is also director of online global music company Serato, financial services company Kiwibank, fund manager Kiwi Wealth, destination marketing agency Tourism NZ, software intelligence platform Raygun, and IP marketing agency G2G Knowhow.
MOD is the Saturday business columnist for Stuff Media and is also involved in motorcycle safety and consumer rights.He is also host of the television series 'Start Me Up'.
When former truck driver Mike Jeffries started a mobile barbecue business 14 years ago, he was one of the "originals". Now, as well as running branches of The Big Smoke Barbecue Co in Tauranga and… Audio, Gallery
Finance Minister Nicola Willis today called the Disabilities Minister Penny Simmonds and officials in for an urgent briefing following changes to disability funding. Audio
Phil O'Brien returned to New Zealand radio after a lengthy broadcasting career in Australia and the United States. He's been a part of RNZ since 2002 as an occasional newsreader and a midnight-dawn host. He started RNZ National's summer schedule feature music show, Matinee Idle, the following year. Since then, this programme has become a hugely popular summer feature for a lot of listeners at home and abroad. It now turns up on public holidays as well as the summer schedule and has developed a dedicated (some may say obsessive) fan-base! But wait there's more...Phil also hosts the Saturday evening show from 7pm through to midnight. Tune in to hear your requests and wander through some musical memories and nostalgic moments.
BBC senior reporter, Rich Preston, joins Jim to discuss the Royal families' photo doctoring blunder and the latest on Andrew Tate's extradition to the UK. Audio
Today on the show, Tim Watkin and panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss the uptake of children using skin products and the harm it can do. Plus, they discuss supermarket loyalty cards… Audio
Today on the show, Tim Watkin and panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss AUKUS and the meeting in Australia today. Plus, the panellists discuss the future of the Green Party leadership… Audio
Today on the show, Tim Watkin and panellists Sarah Sparks and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss the recycling changes everyone needs to know up and down the country. Plus, the panellists tell us what has been… Audio
Sina Wendt has 25 years working in governance and executive leadership roles across the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Her experience includes Chief Executive roles at Leadership New Zealand Trust and National Pacific Radio Trust Inc, the first national Pan-Pacific radio broadcasting network which connects Pacific communities across New Zealand. Sina's term with RNZ is two years from 1 July 2023.
Double Grammy winning musician Tim O'Brien speaks to the Matinee Idle team ahead of his visit to New Zealand. He is set to headline the 47th Auckland Folk Festival at the Kumeu Showgrounds 24-27… Audio
Tim Watkin has worked in journalism for more than two decades, including at the New Zealand Herald, as deputy editor for the Listener, and more recently as a producer for TVNZ's Q+A and TV3's The Vote and The Nation. He has written for the Guardian and the Washington Post, blogs at Pundit.co.nz and is currently Executive Producer, Podcasts & Series at RNZ.
Born in Palmerston North, Tim graduated from Massey University with a BA (NZ History) and Canterbury University (Postgrad Diploma in Journalism). He worked in student media before his first mainstream media job at the Manawatu Standard. He was won national awards for his work in newspapers, magazines, TV and radio, including Journalist of the Year in 2006.
Tim joined RNZ in 2016 to lead the newly formed Podcast team and in four years has commissioned and launched more than 50 podcasts, which have won 18 awards and connected with tens of millions of listens.
Trevor Reekie was the guitarist of seminal eighties electro group Car Crash Set, has two ambient solo albums under the name Cosa Nostra, and over ten years recorded four albums with the Greg Johnson Band. Trevor founded two Auckland based record labels, Pagan and Antenna. He is a freelance writer and broadcaster.